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Basic Concrete FormsBasement and poured wall concrete forms come in a wide variety of different forming systems. Over the years I have become familiar with several types some of which worked very well others not so well. Perhaps you remember the old Johnny Clamp system, this was my first experience with concrete wall forms. Forms are made with four by eight sheets of 3/4 inch plywood and two by fours, talk about heavy. Anyone who has ever used the old Johnny Clamps really appreciates the newer types of concrete forms.  Custom Search Modern concrete wall forming systems are designed to sit on a concrete footing that is flat, level, smooth, and square. The footing is the key to getting a poured concrete wall that is straight, level, and square. If you do a good job on the footings the easier the setting of the wall forms will be. All modern forming systems are designed with speed and accuracy in mind. An efficient wall crew can form and pour a full basement on a 2,000 square foot ranch in a single day with good organization and support equipment. Handset Concrete FormsSymons is probably the best known manufacturer of wall forming systems, with a product to fit nearly any need for residential or commercial construction. Symons supplies three basic types of wall forming systems designed for residential use. All three systems Resi-Ply, Steel Ply, and Symons Silver use the same basic modular design to erect the wall forms. The major components of these systems include; Links to Symons PagesMade of special HDO (high density overlay) 1 1/8 inch plywood and designed for residential construction the average home can be formed and poured the same day.Lighter weight than steel ply panels and are more versatile, no special tools required, a carpenters hammer is all you need.Lightweight aluminum forms with three foot wide standard panels increase worker productivity.Related Site PagesSponsored LinksSearch the World Wide Web. Custom Search
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